Neil McCann today completed a move to Falkirk, ending a second two and a half year stint at Tynecastle.

The midfielder has moved to Westfield after a difficult second period at Tynecastle, which was marred by two serious injuries. During his first spell at the club, Neil won the Scottish Cup in 1998, before he transferred to Rangers.

Hearts also confirmed this afternoon that Ibrahim Tall will leave Tynecastle, again with the club's very best wishes for the future.

Sport director Anatoly Korobochka said: "We would like to wish both players the very best of fortune for the future. Neil had a tough time with injuries when he was here but remained one of the most positive ambassadors for the club on and off field.

"He was a model professional and his work rate was second to none. We appreciate that Neil was a total Hearts man and the doors of Tynecastle will always be open to him.

"While we were keen for him to stay in a coaching capacity to share his experience with the young players, We acknowledge that Neil was still keen to focus most of his efforts on his own playing career and we cannot fault him for that.

"Ibrahim also suffered a spell with injury however he showed his professionalism and remained completely focused on the job at Hearts.

"He has served the club well in the last three years and will, I am sure, be a valuable asset to another club. As a Scottish Cup winner with Hearts he is sure to be always regarded fondly by the majority of the supporters and deservedly so."

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